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Japanese Bilingual QA/QC Assistant

Staffmark Group
$24.00-$28.00
paid holidays
United States, California, Torrance
Nov 11, 2026
Position Title: Position Title: QA/QC Assistant (Bilingual Japanese/English) Location: Torrance, CA (100% Onsite) Classification: Direct Hire, Full-Time, Non-Exempt Work Schedules: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Summary A premium green tea and matcha producer is looking for a bilingual QA/QC Assistant for its Torrance office. The person in this role will support the QA/QC team in making sure products meet company quality standards. The work includes completing client questionnaires, inspecting products, coordinating ingredient and finished product testing, and working with third-party labs and co-manufacturers. The role also covers documenting internal training, collecting supplier documents, keeping quality statements and specifications up to date, registering labels, and processing invoices. Prior QA experience is welcome but not required, so this is a great chance for a detail-oriented food science graduate to build a career in food quality. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to Work with the Japan headquarters to complete client questionnaires and other quality documents, and answer quality questions Complete third-party lab sample submission forms and coordinate product and ingredient testing Communicate with third-party labs on sample submission and reports Create, organize and maintain certificates of analysis (COA) Update, maintain and share product specifications, quality statements, declarations and policies Share sampling procedures for co-manufactured finished goods Make sure retention samples are collected and verified Keep in steady contact with co-manufacturers Make sure quality-related invoices are processed Document internal training Help register labels with the relevant certification groups Inspect products as needed Maintain and organize certifications and other quality documents required from their suppliers Tell the QA/QC Manager about possible problems or ways to improve Look for more efficient, lower-cost ways to work Keep a clean and safe work area Other duties and projects as assigned Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in food science, or an equal mix of education and experience Fluent in Japanese (native or business level) and English (business level minimum), able to read, write and speak both for quality documents and messages Valid California driver's license Skilled in MS Office and Windows Able to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA Able to travel locally, domestically and internationally when asked Able to lift up to 50 lbs now and then Strong attention to detail, organization and communication skills Authorized to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship is not available) Preferred Experience in a QA/QC role, ideally in food or beverage Familiarity with COAs, product specifications, third-party lab testing or food certification programs Location: Torrance, CA (100% Onsite) Classification: Direct Hire, Full-Time, Non-Exempt Work Schedules: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Summary A premium green tea and matcha producer is looking for a bilingual QA/QC Assistant for its Torrance office. The person in this role will support the QA/QC team in making sure products meet company quality standards. The work includes completing client questionnaires, inspecting products, coordinating ingredient and finished product testing, and working with third-party labs and co-manufacturers. The role also covers documenting internal training, collecting supplier documents, keeping quality statements and specifications up to date, registering labels, and processing invoices. Prior QA experience is welcome but not required, so this is a great chance for a detail-oriented food science graduate to build a career in food quality. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to Work with the Japan headquarters to complete client questionnaires and other quality documents, and answer quality questions Complete third-party lab sample submission forms and coordinate product and ingredient testing Communicate with third-party labs on sample submission and reports Create, organize and maintain certificates of analysis (COA) Update, maintain and share product specifications, quality statements, declarations and policies Share sampling procedures for co-manufactured finished goods Make sure retention samples are collected and verified Keep in steady contact with co-manufacturers Make sure quality-related invoices are processed Document internal training Help register labels with the relevant certification groups Inspect products as needed Maintain and organize certifications and other quality documents required from their suppliers Tell the QA/QC Manager about possible problems or ways to improve Look for more efficient, lower-cost ways to work Keep a clean and safe work area Other duties and projects as assigned Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in food science, or an equal mix of education and experience Fluent in Japanese (native or business level) and English (business level minimum), able to read, write and speak both for quality documents and messages Valid California driver's license Skilled in MS Office and Windows Able to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA Able to travel locally, domestically and internationally when asked Able to lift up to 50 lbs now and then Strong attention to detail, organization and communication skills Authorized to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship is not available) Preferred Experience in a QA/QC role, ideally in food or beverage Familiarity with COAs, product specifications, third-party lab testing or food certification programs The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. 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